Fort Mitchell FOCUS Dear Residents, There are a lot of new and exciting things in the works for the City of Fort Mitchell. We are actively exploring a partnership with Beechwood Schools to place a School Resource Officer (SRO) in the school. The daily presence of an SRO would be beneficial for the students and staff while providing all of us with additional peace of mind. We are hopeful that we will be able to achieve this partnership in the coming months, continuing a concerted effort for the City to partner with Superintendent Dr. Hutton, and the Beechwood School Board. Our city staff has done a wonderful job in securing grants. In the last six months Fort Mitchell has secured over $35,000 in safety and Homeland Security related grants. It is refreshing to see some of our tax dollars returned to benefit our community. You probably have seen recent newspaper articles about the demolition of the Summer Issue 2014 Drawbridge. We are hopeful that we will be able to share a development plan for this project in the coming months, which contains the details and amenities we www.fortmitchell.com hope to bring to the area with the project’s developers on this critical project for our community. While we were sad to see the demolition begin, we are excited Like us on Facebook! to be working towards another landmark redevelopment project for our City and region. In the coming months, you will also notice a custom City of Fort Mitchell sign City of Fort Mitchell being placed near the Dixie Highway exit. Special thanks are due to Mercedes- 2355 Dixie Highway Benz of Fort Mitchell for their support and partnership with the City on this project. Fort Mitchell, KY Due to changes in redistricting, all voting precincts have changed except for 41017 precinct 7. If you are not sure of your voting precinct, visit the City web site at www.fortmitchell.com for a link that will take you to the Voter Information Center. 859-331-1212 You simply put in your name and date of birth and it will provide your exact voting location. These changes are in effect going forward including the upcoming May Mark Your primary. Calendar We are entering our busy street repair season. The following streets are scheduled to be repaired or resurfaced this year: portions of Beechwood, Page, City Building Grace Court, Marquette, O’Brien, Wexford, sections of Edenderry, Sheffield and Administrative Longmeadow. Fortside, Summit Lane and Park will have storm sewers replaced Offices will be this year in advance of complete road reconstruction in 2015. Please call the City closed: for any questions regarding these projects. Monday, May 26 As always, we remain committed to serving you, providing the best possible Friday, July 4 service at the best value for your tax dollars. If we can be of any assistance, please let us know. Chris Wiest, Mayor 1 History Lesson about Our City The original town of Fort Mitchell was incorporated in March 1910, and at that time it included the area between the Dixie Highway (then called the Lexington Pike) on the east and the present site of the Fort Mitchell County Club on the west, and between St. John’s Cemetery on the north and Maple Avenue on the south. In May 1927, the residents to the south of the original town chose to incorporate as the town of South Fort Mitchell. Through subsequent annexations, the two towns became contiguous and, 40 years later, during the general election of 1966, their electorates approved a merger, with the combined towns now known as the City of Fort Mitchell. The City was named after “Fort Mitchel” (through an oversight, the name of the town was spelled with two L’s). The exact location of Fort Mitchel is believed to have been on the hill between the end of Summit Lane and Barrington Road near the Dixie Highway. It was one of 23 Civil War forts and batteries manned by the Union armies and located on the hills and ridges of Northern Kentucky. Their primary function was to protect the City of Cincinnati from invasion by Confederate armies. Cincinnati was extremely important to the Union because it was the largest meat packing, manufacturing and river harbor city in this part of the nation. It was common during the Civil War to name encampments after the living as well as the dead. Fort Mitchel was named after General Ormsby MacKnight Mitchel, a general in the Union army. General Mitchel was born in Goss, Kentucky, and received his training at West Point, graduating fifth in a class which included Robert E. Lee. In addition to a distinguished military career, Mitchel was a professor of mathematics and philosophy at Cincinnati College and was instrumental in helping to establish Cincinnati College’s Law School. In 1836, he established Ormsby MacKnight Mitchel’s Institute of Science and Language, located on the corner of Broadway and Third Street in Cincinnati. Sometime between 1842 and 1845, he founded the Cincinnati Observatory, which at the time of its founding on Mt. Adams housed the second largest telescope in the world. Following the outbreak of the Civil War, he accepted the rank of brigadier general in the Union Army and was involved in organizing the Northern Kentucky defenses of Cincinnati. In 1862, he led his forces from Shelbyville, Tenn. to Huntsville, Ala., where they surprised and captured the city and gained control of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. After this campaign, he was promoted to major general and was transferred to South Carolina, where he took command of 4,500 Union soldiers. Unfortunately, his command was decimated by yellow fever. General Mitchel died while serving at a second Fort Mitchel, also named for him and located in South Carolina inside Hilton Head Plantation.
www.fortmitchell.com Our website is a wonderful source of information about our Like Us on Facebook! City’s history, ordinances, Mayor, Visit Fort Mitchell’s new City Council members, local businesses, City departments, Facebook page. pavilion reservations, current Check out upcoming events and events and much much more! current information in the City. The best way to find information on our website is by using the search option. 2 HIGHLAND CEMETERY MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE Monday May 26th – 10:00 AM By the Cemetery Chapel Please join us to remember and honor those who served our country!
Fort Mitchell Senior Citizens Club Fort Mitchell has a Seniors Club that meets the third Tuesday of each month in the undercroft at Blessed Sacrament Church. The Meetings start with refreshments at 12:00. Afterwards people stay and play bingo and card games. Various day and weekend trips are taken throughout the year and a couple week long trips take place each year. For more information, please contact Dave Bowman at 859-341-5716.
Kenton County Libraries Our local Kenton County libraries offer a variety of weekly and monthly fun programs and events which are free to individuals and families of all ages. You can learn more at http://www.kenton.lib.ky.us/ or by picking up a hard copy of their calendar at one of their three branches. Covington Library Durr Branch Library Erlanger Branch Library 502 Scott Boulevard 1992 Walton-Nicholson 401 Kenton Lands Road Covington, KY 41011 Independence, KY 41051 Erlanger, KY 41018 Phone: 859-962-4060 Phone: 859-962-4030 Phone: 859-962-4000 Advertising Opportunities for Fort Mitchell Businesses Advertise for FREE on the Fort Mitchell Website We have started advertising for our local Fort Mitchell businesses on our website If you would like your business to be added, please visit www.fortmitchell.com, search advertise. Advertise in the Fort Mitchell Focus The City will be offering advertising space on the back page of the Focus Newsletter for our local Fort Mitchell businesses. For pricing and other information, please contact the City Clerk at [email protected]. 3 PUBLIC WORKS Planned Projects for this Construction Season Beechwood and Page Roads The water main will be replaced by NKWD and the roads resurfaced. Work will be completed by August 15. Fortside Summit Lane and Park Storms sewers will be replaced by SD1 and the City and a new water main installed. Work will begin in May in advance of complete road reconstruction planned for 2015. Grace Court Complete reconstruction of the road is scheduled for this Summer. The following projects are in design now and will be scheduled as soon as possible: O’Brien, Wexford, parts of Edenderry, Sheffield and parts of Longmeadow Repairs to curbs and resurfacing of the road is in the planning stage. Marquette Design has begun for future complete reconstruction. A start date has not yet been set.
Garbage Collection and Recycling Kentucky Transportation Cabinet The City is now contracted with Best Way Buttermilk Pike, Disposal, not Bavarian. Dixie Highway and Trash is collected two days a week and recycling Orphanage Road once a week. are state roads. If If your garbage was not picked up or you need a you want to report new trash or recycling bin, contact Best Way at 859-372-4900. a pothole or road condition on these roads you will need Best Way will collect large to notify the Highway Department at items for pickup all year long. All you need to do is notify them 859-341-2700. with a courtesy call. Project planned during the summer Kenton County Public Works at months: 420 Independence Station Road, Independence, KY 41015 has 1. A resurfacing project will take “open dumping days” on the first place on Dixie Highway beginning Saturday of each month from at Huckleberry Hill Drive/KY 371 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. intersection going north, just past Beechwood Drive. This project will Disposing of Paint Cans take place anytime after July. Paint cans can be thrown away if the paint is completely dry. You can speed up this process by dumping kitty litter or saw dust in For more information visit our website at the paint can. www.fortmitchell.com, search Public Works, 4 PUBLIC WORKS A Message From SD1: Adopt healthy household habits to keep water clean When rain water falls to the ground it flows over driveways, lawns and sidewalks, picking up debris, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants. This polluted rain water flows untreated down a local storm drain or directly into streams that our communities use for swimming, fishing and providing drinking water.
SD1’s responsibility is to find cost-effective solutions that help minimize rain water pollution. We continuously monitor water quality in local streams because polluted storm water has health and safety impacts on our entire region. Our goal is to prevent waterborne disease, keep our natural areas visually pleasing and make sure that we don’t pollute the waterways from which we get our drinking water.
By using the provided information about healthy household habits, you can protect our region’s water resources.
Vehicle and Garage • Wash your car on your lawn or another unpaved surface, or visit a commercial carwash facility to reduce the amount of dirty, soapy water flowing into the storm drains. • Check your car, boat, motorcycle, machinery and other equipment for leaks and spills often and make repairs immediately. Clean up any spills with an absorbent material like kitty litter or sand, and don’t rinse spills into a nearby storm drain. • If you change the oil in your vehicle at home, recycle the used oil at participating service stations. NEVER dump used oil or other fluids down a storm drain or dispose of them in your trash. Homes Repair • Construction tools and containers should be washed out on an unpaved surface and never in a catch basin. Debris, such as concrete and mortar should be disposed of properly. • Clean paint brushes in a sink, not outdoors. If using paint thinner to clean your paint brushes, set the used thinner aside in a closed jar to settle paint particles. Then, pour off the clear liquid for future use and dispose of the residue as a hazardous waste. • Properly dispose of unused paint through a household hazardous waste collection program, or donate to local organizations. Lawn and Garden • Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly, and follow directions on the label to apply only the recommended amounts. If fertilizers and pesticides are applied too heavily, excess nutrients and chemicals can be washed into local waterbodies and could cause algal blooms. • Incorporate native grasses and plants into your landscaping that are adapted to the local environment and are less likely to need supplemental nutrients. • After working on your lawn, clean up yard debris and dispose of properly. Do not dump debris in drainage swales or catch basins. Pet Care • Bacteria from pet and animal waste constitute a major pollutant of concern in Northern Kentucky’s waterways. While we cannot control the waste that comes from wildlife, we can control the environmental impact of our pet waste. When walking your pet, remember to pick up waste and dispose of it in a trash receptacle. Swimming Pool and Spa • Swimming pools and spas may only be drained into the storm water system if a test kit detects no chlorine in the water. Otherwise, you must drain the water into the sanitary sewer system via an indoor floor drain. • Properly store pool and spa chemicals to prevent leaks and spills, preferably in a covered area to avoid exposure to rainfall.
For more information, visit www.sd1.org, email [email protected] or call SD1’s Storm Water Hotline at 859-578-6745. 5 Fire Department Contact Us: 859-331-1267 Find more Information by visiting the FMFD website: File of Life www.fortmitchell.com, search Fire Department Is Your Childs Car Seat Installed Correctly? The FMFD free File of Life program gives residents the opportunity to place The FMFD offers a free child passenger safety their medical information in a magnetic inspection/installation program BY APPOINTMENT pouch on outside of their refrigerator for ONLY. Please call 859-331-1267 to set an use by our EMS personnel. appointment up today. Files of Life may be obtained by • Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause contacting the FMFD at 859-331-1267. of death among children ages 1 to 19 • Children should ride in a back seat until they are at least 13 years of age • The overall critical misuse for child restraints is about 73 percent
Fire Hydrant Safety Regulations Fire Hydrants are critical to successful Fire Department operations. Residents can NOT paint hydrants. The FMFD does come around periodically and paint hydrants so they are not unsightly. Hydrant Flushing Fire Hydrants can NOT have landscaping Watch for signs at the main entrance of your placed within five feet around them (per City neighborhood for dates and times when the Ordinance). It hinders the ability to locate FMFD and the Northern KY Water District and use the hydrant. will be testing fire hydrants. We suggest you refrain from doing laundry at this time, The FMFD will remove any items they determine cause because its is possible the process may cause a hindrance to the operation of the fire hydrant. water discoloration.
Grant Funding The FMFD recently received a grant in the amount of $30,000 from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. These funds have been used to purchase a new cardiac monitor to be used on Emergency Medical calls by our Paramedics. The FMFD also recently received grant funds from FM Global, a leader in the fire prevention market, for the purchase of tablet computers to be used for the purpose of conducting fire inspections and pre-incident planning at our local businesses. These funds will allow our personnel to also access our fire department record systems while operating outside of the firehouse. The total amount of this award was $3,000. 6 Police Department A Message from Chief Eldridge
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The FMPD is once again partnering with Montgomery Inn Fort Mitchell to host our 2nd Annual Car Show. The show will be held at the Montgomery Inn in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky on May 31 with a rain date of June 1. Registration will be from 9:00 AM to noon. The show will end with the awards presentation starting at 4:00 PM.
In partnering with Montgomery Inn and other local businesses, we hope to raise money for NKYHatesHeroin which is a non-profit organization. NKYHatesHeroin provides support and aid to those affected by addiction and their families, while raising awareness and education for prevention. For more information on this most worthy organization, please go to NKYHatesHeroin.Com.
This year we have set another lofty goal of raising $5,000.00 to benefit this organization.As you may know, Heroin has affected our region in a way that has devastated families, strained our justice system along with our healthcare providers and has destroyed and continues to destroy the lives of hundreds of people. Our goal will only be met if businesses and people like you in our community participate, sponsor or donate to our cause. I have listed some different ways to get involved below. Please remember your donations are Tax deductible under IRS code 170(c),(1).
Sponsor a Specialty Trophy Award for a donation of $100.00 Sponsor a Trophy Award for a donation of $75.00 Donate any amount to be given to NKYHatesHeroin.Com
As an award sponsor, your name will be engraved on the award as you indicate below. All sponsors will be recognized throughout the day by a professional DJ the day of the event. All sponsors will also get recognized on a Sponsor Board that will be on display during the event as well.
As your Chief of Police, I want to personally thank you for taking the time to consider our cause. If you would like to partner with us, please fill out the section below. For any questions, contact us at the Fort Mitchell, KY Police Department at 859-331-2823, attention Detective Ron Wietholter or myself, Chief Jeff Eldridge.
Name of Sponsor: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Authorized Signature: Date: All Sponsorship payments are payments are payable with this Award Sponsorship Agreement Number of Trophy Awards Sponsored: @ $75.00 Total Trophies = $ Number of Specialty Awards Sponsored: @ $100.00 Total Specialty = $ Sorry, I can’t sponsor an award, but I would like to help by donating directly to NKYHatesHeroin in the amount of $______Grand Total = $______Please make checks payable to the Fort Mitchell Police Department Car Show and mail to: Fort Mitchell Police 2355 Dixie Hwy. Fort Mitchell KY, 41017, Attention Ron Wietholter or drop off in person at the same address. 7 Notes & Quotes From the Fort Mitchell Park Board www.fortmitchell.com, Search Park Department
The City of Fort Mitchell operates three community parks from April 1 through October 31. We take great pride in the way our parks look, so please help us keep them clean.
Parks and Locations General Ormsby Mitchel (Fort Mitchell Park) located at 261 Grandview Drive (the street “Better Bodies” is on): This park has a huge play area, pavilion, tree covered picnic area, baseball field, soccer field, basketball court, three tennis courts and a sand volleyball court. Crescent Park located off Avon Drive: This park has a basketball court and a play structure. Iris Park located in old Fort Mitchell off of Iris Road: This is a smaller neighborhood park with a basketball court and beautiful flowers and landscaping.
Park Board Meetings The Park Board meets at Fort Mitchell Park the first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 PM. Citizens are welcome to attend.
Reserve Baseball Field Fort Mitchell baseball teams seeking to use public fields should contact the Park Director, Kyle Bennett at 859-331-1212 or [email protected] .There are only a couple slots available.
Reserve Park Pavilion There are still a few dates open to reserve the Park Pavilion. A weekly updated calendar can be found on the Fort Mitchell website at www.fortmitchell.com, search Park Pavilion. If your date is available, please contact Kyle Bennett at 859-331-1212 or [email protected].
Tree Board Aesthetics & Seeking New Members Beautification Committee The Tree Board is a City appointed board of volunteers who work to promote, plant and preserve “Adopt-A-Planter” the City’s trees. The Tree Board meets quarterly to for the Summer help answer City businesses’ and residents’ questions This will require watering, “dead heading” flowers, and make recommendations. The Tree Board works and pulling weeds from the planter. The A&B with the community to keep Fort Mitchell’s landscape Committee will purchase all plants and flowers for attractive and beautiful. the planters. The Tree Board works with the Aesthetics & Beautification Committee on projects throughout The A&B Committee meets on the third Wednesday the City (those pretty stone planter boxes), and of each month in Council chambers at 7:00 PM. addresses concerns regarding trees during New members and volunteers are always welcome. roadway projects. If interested please email the City Clerk, Linda Carter, Wall of Honor Ceremony will take place on at [email protected]. Monday, May 26, 2014 at 11:30 AM. 8 Summer Recreation Guide These programs are brought to you from Kim Stoll our Recreation Director through Fort Mitchell’s Recreational Department. NO fees are required for any of the programs except where noted. We accept cash or check ONLY! If you have questions or concerns you can email Kim Stoll at [email protected], call 859-380-8789, or check our website at www.fortmitchell.com, search Recreation Department. REGISTRATION Weather Cancellations You will need to sign up in advance for Call 859-426-6742 for a activities and events. Classes fill up fast! daily updated report on Where: Fort Mitchell City Building cancelled programs due to When: Wednesday, May 21 bad weather. Time: 5:30 - 8:00 Fees (cash or check): Due at Registration Please do not leave a If you are unable to attend on this date please message unless you need e-mail Kim Stoll at [email protected] and someone to call you back. arrangements can be made. Adult Recreation Summer Craft: Burlap Wreath Sand Volleyball Thursday, June 19, 6:30 - 8:30 PM League Beechwood High School Art Room Instructor: Lynette Joleceour Recreation League Register at [email protected] or by signing up on registration night will be co-ed: Join us in making the latest fad in all season wreaths -- Burlap! Your new 3 men and 3 women burlap wreath will create a unique, rustic decoration in your home and you per team can customize it any way you like! You must register to get a supply list for the class. Competitive League will be co-ed Quad: Watercolors 2 men and 2 women Wednesdays, June 18 - July 9 per team 7:00 - 8:30 PM Games are Beechwood High School Art Room Instructor: Monica Namyar Tuesday evenings No Registration Necessary June 3 - July 22 at Fort Mitchell Park Beechwood High School’s Art Teacher will be teaching the techniques of watercolors to our residents. You do not need any materials, painting skills, Tournament is or prior art knowledge. You only need the will to have fun! July 30
Herbs 101 Monday, June 9, 7:00 PM, $3 Fee Beechwood High School Economics Room Join Rita Heikenfeld, Certified Culinary Professional and Certified Modern Herbalist, as she discusses the use of herbs in everyday foods, their health benefits and how to grow them. There will also be a taste testing. Rita is an award-winning journalist, author, cooking teacher and founding editor of Abouteating.com. 9 Family Fun Recreation This Summer get out and have fun while spending quality time with your family. Be sure to invite other local Fort Mitchell friends and neighbors! Mr. Cowpie’s Moosical Show Wednesday, June 11, 7:00 PM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Mr. Cowpie just escaped from the farm to go into show business and WOW is he excited to be invited to our event! Mr. Cowpie is a rock ‘n roll sing-a-long cow. He knows lots of goofy songs, knock knock jokes and will even bring a few surprises. He’ll keep our event rockin! Lots of Moosical fun for kids and grown-ups of all ages! This is a must see show!!! Many animals will be there to help out with this Moosical adventure! Pottery in the Park Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) No registration necessary Pottery pieces will be under $15 and painting, glazing and firing your pottery is free. A specified date will be given of when you can pick up your finished pottery at the Fort Mitchell City Building. It is going to be a fun evening! Movie Madness Friday, June 20, 8:30 PM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) No registration necessary Come one, come all to a free movie at the park! Fort Mitchell will be hosting a movie for the whole family to enjoy. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and relax under the stars. See you at the movies! Parking will be available in the Drees parking lot. Miniature Golf Fridays, June 20 and July 25, 10:00 - 12:00 PM Florence World of Golf No registration necessary Mark your calendar and come join the families of Fort Mitchell for a morning of free miniature golf. Fairy Garden Class Monday, June 23, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Beechwood High School Art Room, $10 Fee Instructed by Claire Flick Adults and Children (10 years and older do NOT need to be accompanied by an adult) You will go home with a fairy garden container to set on a deck or in your garden. The container will include potting soil, fairy accessories and a live plant. Please bring garden gloves and a small hand shovel.
4th of July Tie Dye Candy Bag or T-shirt Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Registration Required $4 per pillowcase or t-shirt Come and create your own one-of-a-kind 4th of July red, white and blue tie dye candy bag or t-shirt. The choice is yours! Please register and pre-order your t-shirt or pillowcase so that it can be properly treated for the best results. 10 Family Fun Recreation Arrowhead Reptiles Monday, June 30, 7:00 PM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Where can you go to see, touch and possibly hold a boa or a python snake, dragons, monitors, iguanas or turtles? Well the answer is easy -- Fort Mitchell Park. The Arrowhead Reptile Rescue will be teaching about all of these animals. This is a must see presentation! Independence Day Parade “Celebrate American Music” Friday, July 4, 2014 at 12:30 Get together with friends, family and coworkers to decorate a float! Our theme this year is “Celebrate American Music.” The Parade will begin at the Children’s Home on Orphanage Road and will end at Beechwood School. Don’t be left out! Email Kim Stoll at [email protected] to participate. Thank you for helping us keep our parade an event everyone can enjoy! Make Your Own Garden Stepping Stone Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) $3 Due night of activity Join us to make, create and decorate your own unique stepping stone for the garden. All materials needed will be provided. All you need to bring is patience and imagination. We will be using concrete, beads, rocks, shells and other colorful embellishments. It will be a work of art that you do not want to miss. This is a family activity and an adult must be with children at all time. Mr. Cowpie and his Exciting, Exceptional Equine Show Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 PM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) In this show the audience will be educated about horse and pony care. You will meet Elvis the miniature horse, Oreo the pony, and Rhubarb the donkey. Everyone will get to meet, brush, and lead one of the horses. Some might even get a chance to take a ride. Do not miss this fun new show! Madcap Puppet Theatre Monday, July 28, 7:00 PM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Twain’s Twisted Tales Clara’s ordinary day takes an unexpected twist when Mark Twain’s most beloved characters escape from her book! Putting them back where they belong is going to take help from Mark Twain himself. Madcap is proud to introduce the life and stories of one of America’s greatest literary figures and humorists with giant puppets and audience participation. The stories included are: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, Legend of Sagenfeld, and selections from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Florence Aquatic Center Friday, August 1, All day $4 All participants Splash, swim and sit in the sun! Enjoy a summer afternoon at the Florence Aquatic Center with friends and neighbors.
11 Youth Recreation Arts and Crafts Mondays, June 9 - July 21 Beechwood High School Art Room Instructor Terri Kresser Each week your child will create a project all on their own to bring home. Ages 4 - 5 9:00 - 9:50 AM Ages 6 - 7 10:00 - 10:50 AM Ages 8 and up 11:00 - 11:50 AM Playtime at the Park Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 10 thru July 24, 9:30 - 11:00 AM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Ages 3 - 5 There will be new and exciting activities each morning. Your children can exercise their motor skills by climbing, swinging, sliding and running. We will be introducing your little ones to some preschool concepts such as counting, the alphabet, singing, story time and crafting. Home Depot Project Wednesday, June 11, 9:30 - 11:00 AM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Have you ever wondered how to use a hammer and construct a wooden project? Well quit wondering and join us for some hands-on fun! “The Great Chase” Friday, June 13, 11:00 - 1:00 PM Beechwood’s Front Lawn Ages 10 - 15 3 - 4 Players per team Follow the clues, complete the tasks and navigate your team to the finish line to win!This foot race (no bikes or cars) will take place throughout the City of Fort Mitchell. Jump Zone in Florence Wednesdays, June 18, July 2, and July 16 10:00 - 12:00 PM Fee is $3 Join us for Fort Mitchell jumping days! Children can jump, slide and jump some more. Socks are required. No registration necessary, just show up and have fun.
Capture the Flag Friday, June 20 and July 25, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Boys and Girls Ages 9 and Older You don’t need a team, you don’t need to think, but you do need energy! Come and join other Fort Mitchell tweens who want to have fun playing capture the flag.
12 Youth Recreation Totter’s Ottersville Fun Friday, June 27 and July 18, 10:00 - 12:00 PM Totter’s Otterville located inside the old Johnny’s Toy Shop in Latonia Free Entry (Must enter before 12:00) Little tots get ready for your summer social event and join your little playmates for a morning full of fun. Chaperones must accompany children at all times
Behringer - Crawford Museum’s Fossil Dig Saturday, July 19, 9:00 AM Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Fort Mitchell’s budding archeologists should not miss this exciting program. A specialist from the Behringer - Crawford Museum will meet us at Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) for a brief introduction on fossils and those found in our area. We will then travel to a nearby fossil dig location. Everyone needs to provide their own transportation to the site. At the site the specialist will give instructions on how to dig properly and helpful hints to find special fossils. Each person may keep any fossils found. Youth Recreation Tournaments Youth Sand Volleyball Tournament Saturday, June 28 Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) $10 per Team Registration Fee (4 to 6 players per team) Ages 9 - 15 Two match minimum (match consists of three games) Bring your sun lotion, music and good attitude for a day full of sun, sand and volleyball! Lets not forget the PRIZES! You must register by June 1 to be put on the tournament schedule. Official rules and schedule will be emailed.
Youth Flag Football Tournament Saturday, July 5 Beechwood Football Field $10 Per Team Registration Fee ( 4 - 6 players per team, with 4 on field at a time) Two Division: 3rd and 4th grade, 5th and 6th grade Two Game Minumum (games are (2) 15 minute halves) Get your team together and get ready for some summer fun with friends, neighbors and football! Lets not forget the PRIZES! You must register a team by June 9 to be put on the tournament schedule. Official rules and schedule will be emailed.
13 Youth Summer Camps Sewing Class June 16 - 20, 9:00 - 10:00 or 10:30 - 11:30 Beechwood School Home Ec. Room Ages 10 and older This class is an excellent opportunity for youth to learn the basics of sewing. By the end, children will leave with a pillowcase they made on their own. Registration is required to receive a supply list. Drama Camp “Acting Up” June 30 - July 3, 10:00 - 12:00 Beechwood Commons and Stage 4th - 8th Grade ONLY This camp will be instructed by Molly Seifert, Beechwood’s Drama Teacher. This is an introduction to the art of acting through individual and group exercises and training. Art Camps 10:00 - 11:00 or 11:15 - 12:15 Beechwood High School Art Room Ages 6 -12 Fee: $5.00 per class July 8-11: Native American Inspired Art Day One - Southwest Pottery Day Two - Dreamcatchers Day Three - Transformation Masks Day Four - Paint Pottery July 15 - 18: Early American Inspired Art Day One - Silhouette Portraits Day Two - Grandma Moses American Landscape Painting Day Three and Four - John James Wax Bird Paintings Gymnastics Camp with Top Flight Gymnasts July 21 - 24 Top Flight Gymnastics, 721 Center View Boulevard, Crestview Hills Tumble into lots of fun activities and physical learning for an entire week. Everyone must sign a waiver by a legal guardian in order to participate. Forms are available at registration. It is necessary that we strictly follow these guidelines due to insurance purposes. Ages 3 - 5 12:30 - 1:15, 1:25 - 2:10 or 2:20 - 3:10 Ages 6 - 8 12:50 - 2:00 Ages 9 - 11 2:15 - 3:25 Dance Camp July 21 -25, 10:00 - 11:30 Beechwood School Commons and Stage 4th - 8th Grade ONLY This camp will be taught by Beechwood High School musical choreographer Emily Elliott. Residents will learn about the essentials of dancing through individual and group exercises. Students will need to wear clothes that allow them to dance, and dance shoes such as ballet, jazz, dance sneakers or character shoes. Cheerleading Camp for Little Cheerleaders July 29 - 31, 9:00 - 10:00 Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Ages 4 and Older Beechwood High School Cheerleaders will be teaching their cheerleading and gymnastics skills to little future cheerleaders. It will be a fun, exciting and loud time. Children will learn to jump, yell and dance to the spirit of life. 14 Summer Sports Camps We are proud of the quality sports camps we have hosted for residents throughout the years. Our camps are run by a staff of highly-qualified coaches and assistants who will be teaching our residents the fundamentals of each sport along with helpful techniques to enhance the child’s abilities in each sport. Remember to bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen!!! Soccer Camp June 9 - 12 Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Children wanting to learn the skills, techniques and competition of soccer,come join us for a professionally run soccer clinic. You will be prepared for the World Cup Finals! Bring a ball if you have one. Age 5 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ages 6-7 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages 8 & up 7:30 - 9:00 PM Basketball Camp June 16 - 19 Beechwood’s Gym This camp will be instructed by former Beechwood player, Recreation Youth Assistant, and past Beechwood Coach, Ross Hart. Boys and Girls ages 5 - 7 9:00 - 10:30 AM Girls ages 8 & up 10:30 - 12:00 PM Boys ages 8 & up 12:00 - 2:00 PM Tennis Camp For the Whole Family June 23 - 26 Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Fee: A can of NEW tennis balls This camp will be instructed by Tennis pro Carrie Prang. We will be using two separate courts. Age 7 6:00 - 7:00 PM Ages 8-9 7:00 - 8:00 PM Age 10 and up 8:00 - 9:00 PM Adult 8:00 - 9:00 PM Volleyball Camp June 23 - 27 Beechwood’s Gym This is the camp for Fort Mitchell boys and girls who want to learn how to play volleyball or who already play volleyball well! It will be taught by volleyball pro Sarah Palazzo. Ages 8 - 15 10:00 - 11:30 AM Football Camp June 30 - July 3 Beechwood’s Football Field This is a fun camp for all youth football. Campers will be divided by age and will learn kicking, passing and catching. The week will end with games of Ultimate Football. Camp will be taught by JR Stoll, Turpin High School Receivers Coach. Ages 5 and older 10:00 - 11:30 AM Baseball Camp July 7 - 10 Fort Mitchell Park (General Ormsby) Youth Camp ages 5-7 9:00 - 10:00 AM: In this camp children will learn basic hitting techniques and rules. * You will need to bring a glove! Advanced Camp ages 8 and up 10:00 - 11:30 AM: In this camp children will learn advanced hitting techniques, specific rules of the game and how to be competitive while still being fair. * You will need to bring a bat and glove! 15 City of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky Presorted Standard 2355 Dixie Highway U.S. Postage Paid Fort Mitchell, Kentucky 41017 Datamark
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Handy Phone Numbers FAQ’s What are the City Building office Police Dispatch (Non-Emergency) 859-356-3191 hours? Monday through Friday 8:00 - 4:30. Fort Mitchell Administration (City Building) 859-331-1212 Passport applications accepted by Fort Mitchell Fire Administration 859-331-1267 appointment ONLY Tues - Fri 10:00 - 2:00. Fort Mitchell Police Administration 859-331-2823 When are City Council meetings? Fort Mitchell Public Works 859-331-1212 The first Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. Fort Mitchell Recreational Department 859-426-6742 Who do I contact if I would like a police officer but I do not consider it Best Way Disposal 859-372-4900 an emergency? Kenton County Dispatch at 859-356-3191. Duke 513-421-9500 Animal Control - Dog Warden 859-356-3191 How do I get a yard sale permit? You must come to the City Building. Beechwood Board of Education 859-331-3250 Driver License 859-292-6579 Where do I get a Building and Zoning Permit? Voter Registration 859-392-1620 Visit the Northern Kentucky Area Planning KY Highway Department 859-341-2700 Commission at 2332 Royal Drive or call NKY Area Planning (Zoning) 859-331-8980 859-331-8980. Northern KY Water District 859-578-9898 Who do I contact with questions/ complaints regarding waste and Sanitation District 859-578-7450 recycling? Kenton County Public Works 859-392-1920 Best Way Disposal at 859-372-4900. 16